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Ground Orchids

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Nun Ground Orchid Live Tropical Plant Terrestrial Phaius tankervilleae Shade Garden Plant Unusual Pink White Brown Flower Starter Sz 4

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Nun Ground Orchid Live Tropical Plant Terrestrial Phaius tankervilleae Shade Garden Plant Unusual Pink White Brown Flower Starter Sz 4

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The Nun Orchid, commonly named for its' hooded flowers, is a large-growing species of terrestrial orchid introduced into the United States from China in the 18th Century. It grows large, maturing at 2 to 3 feet tall, with large, broad, thinly pleated strap leaves.

The showy, lightly fragrant flowers rise from the pseudobulb main body of the plant in late winter to early spring, responding to the changes in the number of daylight hours. They form and open slowly over several weeks into beautiful, pendulous orchid-like flowers in creamy white, mauve, and rose pink with a contrasted brown reverse on the base petals. Flowers are long-lived and last 4 to 6 weeks. Plants shipped between early February and April usually have bloom spikes forming. We stake and take every possible measure to protect them, but the bloom stalks are fragile, so we cannot guarantee plants will arrive with buds or blooms. However, the bloom cycle is long, spikes beginning in early February. Plants ordered in February and April will likely produce flowers in the same season.

Best location is in light shade in a tropical to subtropical climate. The plant adapts easily to indoor growing conditions, but artificial light is required to stimulate blooming.

Condition: One (1) well-rooted, starter-size plant with an approximate 4-inch-diameter root zone. Plant will be a minimum of about 6 to 12 inches tall and have no blooms or buds on arrival.

*Limited Conditional Warranty: Plants are guaranteed to arrive alive and in good and viable condition. The warranty is conditioned on the Seller receiving prompt notice, within 24 hours of delivery, of any questions or concerns about the plant\'s condition. Notice must include photo validation. No other additional, extended, or long-term Warranty is expressed or implied.